Bobby 'Bob' Ellis Walker

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May 30, 2013 at 12:01 AMMay 30, 2013 at 4:00 AM

Bobby 'Bob' Ellis Walker, 82, of Sun City, AZ, and formerly of Darlington, passed away at his home surrounded by family on May 18, 2013.

Bob was born October 20, 1930 in Knoxville, TN to the late Carl and Margaret Walker. He graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1948 and trained as an Industrial Engineer in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from National Industrial Lumber Co. in Ohio as a manager.

Bob enjoyed volunteering his time at church, attending Masonic functions, golfing and eating at the 'beautiful dining room' with his brothers, and spending time with his family. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, 'Pap' and 'Pappy.' We will always remember his warmth, quick wit and sense of humor, and especially his smile.

Bob will be sadly missed by Sandy, his loving wife of 54 years, and their children, Lance and Amy Walker, Jolene and Jim Madden, and Lori and Roger Peterson; as well as his grandchildren, Mike and Heather Walker, Justin and Katrina Tesch, Kasi and Richard Fera, Chelsea and Brian Lumpkin, Erika and Daniel Ryan, Alexis Walker and Destiny Nicoll; great-grandchildren, Jaden and Hailey Tesch, Sydnee, Mason and Payton Walker, and Rhiley and Kennedy Lumpkin; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Malcolm and Joyce Walker, John and Margie Walker, and Joel and Cheryl Walker, and a sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Joe Ramsey.

He was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Irene Walker.

A memorial celebration of life service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013, at 10 a.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074.

The Veterans Honor Guard will conduct full military honors at 9:45 a.m. at the church.

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